The Monthly Guide to Leeds

September 2024

Join host Larry Budd, as we hear all about the UK’s Best Restaurant, Bavette in Horsforth!

We also chat Cluedo 2 with TV star Jason Durr, and discover why the Leeds International Piano Competition is so highly-regarded.

August 2024

Join host Larry Budd, as we get the lowdown on the exciting White Cloth Hall which opens this month. We also hear about big changes at the Henry Moore Institute, and the Monopoly Leeds Takeover is finally here!

July 2024

Join Larry Budd this month as chat Leeds Pride, MONOPOLY Leeds Takeover and Leeds Comedy Festival.

Featuring: Leeds Pride, Matt Jameson, Christine Talbot, Kirkstall Abbey Comedy Festival, Futuresound, Katherine Ryan, Bank of England and Monopoly Leeds

June 2024

Join Larry Budd this month as we go behind the scenes at Aire Street Workshops, we chat all things Leeds Lit Fest and its bumper year.

Featuring: Jack Fallows, Jack Simpson, Take it Easy Labs

May 2024

Joining Larry Budd this month: Gaynor Faye talks about her Mum’s legacy as The Syndicate heads out on tour. The Monopoly Leeds takeover is coming…and where did it all go so right for Kirkstall Brewery?

Your guide to Leeds featuring Everything Everything, Nathan Clarke, Brudenell Social Club, Matty Bovan and Ruckus24..

The Welcome To Leeds Podcast for March 2024 is here.

Joining Larry Budd this month: The Leodis Space Agency is launching for Easter - we go behind the scenes. We’re celebrating a birthday for Sofar Sounds in Leeds… And learning an extraordinary amount about BUGS!

Joining Larry Budd this month: GUNS! (But in a good way). The Royal Armouries tells us all about its new firearms exhibition.

We go behind the scenes at Leeds Playhouse.

And hear about Beaverbrook’s investment into Leeds’ jewellery quarter.

The first Welcome To Leeds Podcast of 2024 is OUT NOW.

In this episode, Larry Budd looks ahead to 2024, including a special theatre chat with Nick Ahad, we talk about restaurant openings with Flat Iron and Galleria, and we hear all about Gaydio’s plans for Leeds!

The latest Welcome To Leeds Podcast is OUT NOW.

Joining Larry Budd this month: The amazing creatives behind Briggate’s Xmas lights and the Queens Hotel projection, we hear from the cast of Leeds Playhousespectacular production of Oliver!, and we speak to Hayley Tamaddon, LDM Basketball, and Pizza Pilgrims!